1997 JEEP WRANGLER
7 recalls, 548 complaints - 89 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
06E022000 Mar 13, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
06E011000 Feb 1, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
04E041000 Jun 7, 2004
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO T... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
98V046000 Mar 10, 1998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS.
97V080000 May 16, 1997
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
96V060000 Apr 8, 1996
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM) SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.
Consequence
DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
548 total complaints
46 crashes 10 fires 39 injuries 9 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 42 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 24 |
| AIR BAGS | 23 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 23 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 22 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 13 |
| SUSPENSION | 12 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jul 13, 2023
Incident date: Jul 11, 2023
Sunroof exploded suddenly driving 25 mph shards of glass going everywhere
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
FUEL GUACHE GOVEA INACCURATE READING AND DROPS TO EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS HALF FULL. CONTACTED THE LOCAL JEEP DEALER TWICE ON HAVING THIS PART REPLACED AND EACH TIME THEY TELL ME THEY WILL CALL ME BACK BUT THEY HAVE NOT.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2020
Incident date: Nov 14, 2020
I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH FOOT ON BREAK. THROTTLE WENT VERY HIGH AND PROPELLED CAR FORWARDED EVEN WHEN PUSHING THE BREAKS PENAL DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD. THERE IS NO WAY I PUSHED DOWN ON THE WRONG PEDAL. THE BREAKS COULD NOT HOLD THE CAR STOPPED. THIS IS EXTRE... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Aug 28, 2020
Incident date: Aug 28, 2020
AFTER HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD THE STEERING SEEMS LIKE IT WOBBLES ENTIRE VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE JEEP I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I CALLED THE OWNER HE SAID ITS A BUY AS IS, NO WARRANTY, HE DIDN'T OFFER TO HELP WITH ANYTHING AND BEING DISABLED I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GET ENGINE FIXED, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NO AC, NO HEAT OR DEFROS... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE JEEP I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I CALLED THE OWNER HE SAID ITS A BUY AS IS, NO WARRANTY, HE DIDN'T OFFER TO HELP WITH ANYTHING AND BEING DISABLED I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GET ENGINE FIXED, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NO AC, NO HEAT OR DEFROS... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 25, 2020
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE JEEP I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I CALLED THE OWNER HE SAID ITS A BUY AS IS, NO WARRANTY, HE DIDN'T OFFER TO HELP WITH ANYTHING AND BEING DISABLED I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GET ENGINE FIXED, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NO AC, NO HEAT OR DEFROS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 21, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V080000 (AIR BAGS). THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MIGHT DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GANLEY VILLAGE CHRYSL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 11, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS VISIBLY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANAHAWKIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (500 NEW JERSEY 72 WEST, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHI... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 11, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS VISIBLY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANAHAWKIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (500 NEW JERSEY 72 WEST, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 13, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. IT HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR APPROX. 20 OF ITS 21YRS. THE REAR FRAME WHERE THE TRAILING ARMS ARE ATTACHED TO THE BRACKETS RUSTED OUT. THE DRIVER SIDE TRAILING ARMS WERE ALMOST READY TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO THE FRAME RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE O... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2018
Incident date: Mar 3, 2018
THE FUEL TANK SKID PLATE IS ROTTED OUT AND THE TANK IS IN DANGER OF FALLING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2018
Incident date: Jan 27, 2018
I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THIS JEEP COVERING EVERY SPECK OF RUST AS SOON AS I SEEN IT AND TODAY WHILE CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE JEEP I FOUND A RUST HOLE IN THE FRAME. FROM THE OUTSIDE IT LOOKS BRAND NEW. AFTER EXAMINATION I FOUND THE ENTIRE FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT FORM THE INSIDE OUT AND WAS FULL OF CHU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Jan 18, 2018
BOUGHT A JEEP WRANGLER AND FOUND TWO OUTSTANDING RECALLS #97V-808 AND 974-194.THE LATER ONE THEY FOUND PARTS FOR . THE AIRBAG MODULE THEY SAY THE PART IS DISCONTINUED AND THEY CAN'T ADDRESS THE RECALL DUE TO PART UNAVAILABLE. MOPAR SAYS THERE ARE PARTS AVAILABLE ??
AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2017
Incident date: Aug 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPOT AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NH... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 8, 2017
Incident date: May 21, 2015
THE REAR OF THE FRAME CAN RUST THROUGH DUE TO LACK OF DRAIN HOLES TO LET WATER AND DEBRIS OUT CAUSING THE REAR CONTROL ARMS TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
SUSPENSION
Oct 21, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
MY FRAME IS ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTS ARE WELDED TO THE FRAME AND THE FRAME ROTTED THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS THE REQUIRED SAFTEY INSPECTION. I STARTED LOOKING FOR A WAY TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FRAME AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 21, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
MY FRAME IS ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNTS ARE WELDED TO THE FRAME AND THE FRAME ROTTED THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS THE REQUIRED SAFTEY INSPECTION. I STARTED LOOKING FOR A WAY TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FRAME AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 26, 2016
Incident date: Aug 26, 2016
FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH AT THE UPWARD BEND TOWARDS THE REAR TIRES ON BOTH SIDES. ISSUE IS CONSTANTLY REPORTED ONLINE, IN FORUMS, WITH ENDLESS NUMBERS OF PICTURES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS IT COMPROMISES FRAME INTEGRITY. THIS ISSUE IS USUALLY NOTICEABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE BUT IN MY CASE IT ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 4, 2016
THE FRAME IS RUSTING AROUND THE REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNTS , I HAVE SEEN OTHERS RUST IN THE SAME PLACE IN PERSON AND ON THE INTERNET. THERE ARE EVEN COMPANIES THAT MAKE REPAIRS FOR THIS PROBLEM LIKE SAFE-T-CAP. THE RUST ON MINE IS BAD ENOUGH THAT IT WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION WITHOUT BEING REP... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
WHEN COLD, JEEP STARTS AND RUNS FINE. AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP, OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND JEEP WOULD ALMOST DIE. IF I SHUT IT OFF AND TRY TO RESTART WHILE STILL WARM, JEEP WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING AND IF IT DID START, IT WOULD IDLE EXTREMELY ROUGH AND BARELY ACCELERATE. ONCE I GOT SPEED UP, IT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
WHEN COLD, JEEP STARTS AND RUNS FINE. AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP, OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND JEEP WOULD ALMOST DIE. IF I SHUT IT OFF AND TRY TO RESTART WHILE STILL WARM, JEEP WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING AND IF IT DID START, IT WOULD IDLE EXTREMELY ROUGH AND BARELY ACCELERATE. ONCE I GOT SPEED UP, IT... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 29, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2015
WHEN COLD, JEEP STARTS AND RUNS FINE. AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP, OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND JEEP WOULD ALMOST DIE. IF I SHUT IT OFF AND TRY TO RESTART WHILE STILL WARM, JEEP WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME STARTING AND IF IT DID START, IT WOULD IDLE EXTREMELY ROUGH AND BARELY ACCELERATE. ONCE I GOT SPEED UP, IT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 13, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2013
FRAME RUSTING THROUGH IN FRONT OF REAR CONTROL ARMS. FRAME RUSTED THROUGH WHERE SKID PLATE BOLTS TO THE BOTTOM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
NOTICED WOBBLE UNDERNEATH WHILE DRIVING. INSPECTED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED LIGHT SHOWING BETWEEN TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE AND FRAME (SHOULD BE TIGHT) AND BOLT HANGING DOWN. TOOK INTO SHOP AND LOWER MID FRAME ON BOTH SIDES IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING SKID PLATE BOLTS TO FALL OUT WITH NUTS ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
NOTICED WOBBLE UNDERNEATH WHILE DRIVING. INSPECTED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED LIGHT SHOWING BETWEEN TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE AND FRAME (SHOULD BE TIGHT) AND BOLT HANGING DOWN. TOOK INTO SHOP AND LOWER MID FRAME ON BOTH SIDES IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING SKID PLATE BOLTS TO FALL OUT WITH NUTS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 8, 2015
NOTICED WOBBLE UNDERNEATH WHILE DRIVING. INSPECTED UNDERNEATH AND NOTICED LIGHT SHOWING BETWEEN TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE AND FRAME (SHOULD BE TIGHT) AND BOLT HANGING DOWN. TOOK INTO SHOP AND LOWER MID FRAME ON BOTH SIDES IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING SKID PLATE BOLTS TO FALL OUT WITH NUTS ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Mar 11, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AS A RESULT OF THE FRAME CORRODING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THIS CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LINE TO BRAKE DRAINING THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 11, 2015
Incident date: Mar 11, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AS A RESULT OF THE FRAME CORRODING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THIS CAUSED THE REAR BRAKE LINE TO BRAKE DRAINING THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TR
STEERING
Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Dec 12, 2014
FRAME WAS ROTTED THROUGH FROM CONTROL ARM TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BRAKING ABILITY BECAME DIFFICULT AND HARD TO STEER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Dec 12, 2014
FRAME WAS ROTTED THROUGH FROM CONTROL ARM TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BRAKING ABILITY BECAME DIFFICULT AND HARD TO STEER. *TR
SUSPENSION
Dec 13, 2014
Incident date: Dec 12, 2014
FRAME WAS ROTTED THROUGH FROM CONTROL ARM TOWARDS THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BRAKING ABILITY BECAME DIFFICULT AND HARD TO STEER. *TR
AIR BAGS
Dec 4, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
1997 JEEP WRANGLER CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR HELP WITH A RECALL ON CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. VIN IS NOT LISTED ON RECALL BUT SAME PROBLEM EXIST *CN
SUSPENSION
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jul 31, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP ON A PUBLIC ROAD GOING ABOUT 45, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. IT WAS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, AND I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
STEERING
Jul 31, 2014
Incident date: Jul 31, 2014
WHILE DRIVING MY JEEP ON A PUBLIC ROAD GOING ABOUT 45, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE SHAKING TO STOP. IT WAS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS, AND I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Jun 23, 2014
THE FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY, THE FRAME ROT CLEARLY STARTED MANY YEARS AGO. THE RUST IS QUITE BAD AND WILL NOT STOP. IN AN ACCIDENT, THE BODY COULD POSSIBLY FLY OFF THE FRAME POSSIBLY BEING FATAL. THE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM CONTROL ARM BRACKETS TO BODY MOUNTS ALL OF WHICH CAN LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS SITU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Jun 23, 2014
THE FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY, THE FRAME ROT CLEARLY STARTED MANY YEARS AGO. THE RUST IS QUITE BAD AND WILL NOT STOP. IN AN ACCIDENT, THE BODY COULD POSSIBLY FLY OFF THE FRAME POSSIBLY BEING FATAL. THE FRAME IS RUSTING FROM CONTROL ARM BRACKETS TO BODY MOUNTS ALL OF WHICH CAN LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS SITU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 24, 2014
Incident date: Mar 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
STEERING
Mar 15, 2014
Incident date: Jan 16, 2014
VIOLENT WOBBLING OF FRONT OF JEEP , IT COMES AND GOES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND YOU MUST COME TO A SUDDEN STOP TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE . I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS AS THERE IS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO REPAIR. IN MY OPINION IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE FOR USE ON P... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 15, 2014
Incident date: Jan 16, 2014
VIOLENT WOBBLING OF FRONT OF JEEP , IT COMES AND GOES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND YOU MUST COME TO A SUDDEN STOP TO AVOID LOOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE . I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS AS THERE IS NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO REPAIR. IN MY OPINION IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE FOR USE ON P... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 8, 2013
Incident date: Mar 19, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 20, 2013
Incident date: Nov 23, 2012
FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PROUD OWNERS OF A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. IN1998, WE RETIRED TO CAPE COD, MA. OVER THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED OUR JEEP, IT HAS BEEN KEPT IN IMMACULATE CONDITION; THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT, HAND WASHED WEEKLY, AND NEVER TAKEN OFF-ROAD. THE FINISH IS NEAR PERFECT AND ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 26, 2012
Incident date: Sep 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WIRING HARNESS COULD BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE AND CAUSE THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WIRING HARNESS COULD BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE AND CAUSE THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Aug 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
HORN DOESN'T WORK AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. SHOWING THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE INOPERABLE AS WELL. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
HORN DOESN'T WORK AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. SHOWING THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE INOPERABLE AS WELL. *TR
WHEELS
Aug 2, 2011
Incident date: Jul 15, 2011
STANDARD STEEL WHEELS HAVE CORRODED AND ONE HAS STARTED TO LEAK AIR. METAL REMAINING ON OTHER WHEELS HAVE ALSO DETERIORATED TO A POINT THAT THEY MAY FAIL. NO INDICATION OF FAILURE IS EVIDENT TO THE DRIVER. WHEEL COULD RUPTURE AND FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL TO STEERING. 15X7 STEEL * 5 BOLT ON 4.5BO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 15, 2010
Incident date: Oct 15, 2010
1997 JEEP WRANGLER TJ SAHARA - FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHEN TRYING TO FILL UP THE TANK. HAS HAPPENED MORE TIMES THEN I CAN COUNT. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN THE ASPECT THAT GAS LEAKS ALL OVER THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SPLASHES ON THE TIRE AND POOLS ON THE GROUND. NOT ONLY IS IT DANGEROUS BUT IT IS AN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 12, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, NEAR THE END, GAS GUSHES OUT OF TANK BEFORE NOZZLE CUTS OFF. HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS. COMPLAINED TO DEALER MANY TIMES. *TR
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 JEEP WRANGLER
89 manufacturer communications from 81 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
D-20-02 Rev. A
Mar 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
1900306
Aug 30, 2006
010000 STEERING
STEERING SHIMMY. *TT
22
Aug 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *KB
2301006
Feb 15, 2006
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
PRIMARY DOOR WEATHERSTRIP WATER LEAK AT A-PILLAR BELT LINE. *TT
2100903
Oct 2, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC
2401305
Aug 4, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
0901004
Oct 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT REAR MAIN SEAL. *TT
2300504
Mar 2, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOFT TOP ZIPPER CLEANER AND LUBRICANT - FOR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WINDOW ZIPPERS. *TT
2400703
Aug 15, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HVAC DRIVE WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CARPET. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2302501
Sep 14, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOFT TOP ZIPPER CLEANER AND LUBRICANT - FOR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WINDOW ZIPPERS. *TT
2401201
Sep 14, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE HVAC DRAIN WATER LEAKS UNDER PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
242199
Oct 8, 1999
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WATER DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE AND ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUSING WET CARPET OR WATER ON THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR. *MJS
234199
Oct 8, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED DOOR WEATHER STRIP. *MJS
021299
Aug 20, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT
181299
Jun 18, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT
210899
Apr 30, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT
230999
Mar 19, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON WATER LEAK DIAGNOSTIC / REPAIR PROCEDURES. *TT
080799
Mar 12, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) SERVICE. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
110798
Dec 11, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK
210998
Oct 26, 1998
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
A THUMPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. *YC
250298
Oct 23, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC
183298
Sep 25, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC
081798 REV B
Sep 18, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC
050398
Aug 28, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
EXHIBITING MINOR BRAKE PEDAL PULSTION WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY ROUGH DISC ROTORS. *AK
233698
Aug 14, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING WATER LEAK ENTRY POINTS BY HIGHLIGHTING AREAS WHERE LEAKS ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE VEHICLE. *YC
755
Aug 1, 1998
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RECALL -- FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT. *TT
110798
Jul 31, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC
110798
Jul 31, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC
233198
Jul 17, 1998
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
A SQUEAK OR BUZZ COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. *YC
190498
Jul 2, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
A SQUAWKING OR SCRAPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH MAY BE CONFUSED WITH CLOCK SPRING OR STEERING COLUMN BEARING NOISE. *YC
182298
Jun 12, 1998
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INFORMATION ON THE OBD II MISFIRE MONTIOR. *YC
980320240398
Jun 10, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL OR DEFROST. *YC
182198
Jun 5, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC
232198
May 15, 1998
220000 SEATS
A SQUEAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT SEAT. *YC
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
240398
Mar 20, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK
240398
Mar 20, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK
230998
Mar 13, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
A RATTLING OR KNOCKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS, NOISE WAS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *AK
183197
Jan 30, 1998
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONDITIONS ON OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *NLM
980130183197
Jan 30, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *YC
236497
Dec 12, 1997
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A POPPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT IN THE FLOOR AREA. *YC
140897
Nov 21, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM
241697
Nov 14, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES WATER LEAKING FROM THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *NLM
241397
Oct 3, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS. *NLM
0832097
Sep 19, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
970919083297
Sep 19, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
234997
Sep 12, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
CONSUMER MAY COMPLAIN OF DOOR LATCH BINDING. *NLM
081997A
Jul 25, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY. *NLM
081997
Jul 25, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH FUEL GAUGE NOT READING ACCURATELY. *YC
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
082497
Jul 11, 1997
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONDITIONS WITH THE ODOMETER DISPLAY MAY FLASH WHEN THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS ARE ACTIVATED. *YC
082497
Jul 11, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CONCERNS WITH ODOMETER LED'S FLASH WHEN EMERGENCY FLASHERS ARE ACTIVATED. *NLM
140697
Jul 3, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON FUEL PUMP DIAGNOSIS. *NLM
140597
Jun 27, 1997
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK MAY BE SLOW TO FILL. *TW
220197
Jun 13, 1997
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM
233797
Jun 13, 1997
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD CONTACTS FENDER. *TW
190997
Jun 13, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TW
140397
May 30, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES FUEL GAUGE ACCURACY. *NLM
233097
May 16, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
INFORMATION ON WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
070397
May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
181497
May 9, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE WITH HEX CODES $28, $6A, $9B OR $BA. *TW
231697
Apr 4, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER'S ISSUES WITH THE SOFT TOP. *TW
181297
Mar 14, 1997
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION. DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENT. *NLM
080997
Feb 28, 1997
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
080197
Feb 3, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD
240197
Jan 31, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WATER LEAK AT FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR- WATER FROM THE A/C EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE MAY RUN BACK ON THE TUBE AND LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *JD
NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP WRANGLER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ24012
Opened: Jul 5, 2024
Loss of Motive Power
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 68 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports for model years (MY) 2021 through 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22V-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain MY... Read more
PE19012
Opened: Sep 16, 2019 , Closed: Oct 29, 2023
Frame weld deficiencies
On September 16, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted Defect Petition DP18-004 and opened Preliminary Evaluation PE19-012 to investigate allegations of deficient frame welds and their potential safety related effects on 2018-2019 Jeep Wranglers. Due to a previous steering related ... Read more
PE19008
Opened: Jul 29, 2019 , Closed: Dec 12, 2019
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involv... Read more
DP18004
Opened: Nov 16, 2018 , Closed: Sep 17, 2019
Frame Weld Deficiencies
In a letter received on October 24, 2018, a citizen petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into frame weld deficiencies on model year (MY) 2018 'JL' Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The petitioner described a broad list of frame weld de... Read more
EA15007
Opened: Dec 4, 2015 , Closed: Jul 6, 2016
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel c... Read more
PE15025
Opened: Jun 19, 2015 , Closed: Dec 7, 2015
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the ai... Read more
PE12009
Opened: Mar 28, 2012 , Closed: Aug 7, 2012
Skid plate debris fires
In a letter dated May 15, 2012, the Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA identifying a safety defect regarding fires originating between the transmission skid plate and the exhaust catalyst in approximately 65,246 model year (MY) 2010 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 vehicle... Read more
PE11019
Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Nov 7, 2011
Airbag Clockspring Failure
In its July 29, 2011 response to ODI's May 27, 2011 information request letter, Chrysler provided 153 MY 2007-2008 owner reports, additional to the 28 ODI Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs), which related to the illumination of the air bag light (ABL) due to a faulty clockspring (CS) wiring circuit... Read more
PE10032
Opened: Aug 23, 2010 , Closed: Feb 16, 2011
Fuel Spill During Refueling
ODI found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.Although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates ... Read more
PE09037
Opened: Aug 12, 2009 , Closed: Nov 17, 2009
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE
IN A LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2009, CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (CHRYSLER), NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 161,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.CHRYSLER STATED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMI... Read more
EQ09006
Opened: Jul 22, 2009 , Closed: Aug 19, 2009
TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE
THE DEFECTIVE TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL WERE SUPPLIED TO CHRYSLER FOR USE ON SOME OF ITS JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION WAS TO IDENTIFY ANY ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS OF IDENTICAL OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES AND TO INITIATE ADDITIONAL DEFECT RE... Read more
PE06015
Opened: Apr 20, 2006 , Closed: Jun 13, 2006
CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE
ON MAY 2, 2006 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WOULD BE VOLUNTARILY REC ALLED TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH LINKAGE COMPONENT.THE RECALL ACTION IS ... Read more
EA01003
Opened: Jan 11, 2001 , Closed: Mar 25, 2002
PARKING BRAKE RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY
There is no summary currently available
PE00038
Opened: Sep 15, 2000 , Closed: Jan 11, 2001
PARKING BRAKE
ALLEGED THE THE PARKING BRAKE FAIL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY WHEN APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY
PE00018
Opened: Apr 14, 2000 , Closed: Oct 13, 2000
AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT
ODI HAS RECEIVED A COMMPLAINT STATING THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG MODULE DETACHED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ATTEMPTION TO USE THE HORN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A BRAND NEW MODEL YEAR 2000 JEEP WRANGLE (PURCHASED I LATE MARCH 2000).THE AIR BAG MODULE FELL OFF THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS HANG... Read more
RQ99011
Opened: Jun 1, 1999 , Closed: May 30, 2000
INSTRUMENT PANEL GROUND SCREW
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING GROUND ATTACHMENT SCREWS CAN LOOSEN
RQ97016
Opened: Oct 27, 1997 , Closed: Jun 30, 1998
FUEL LEAKAGE
ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 REPORTS ON FUEL LEAKAGE AND 3 REPORTS ON ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURE REPORTS
PE95020
Opened: Mar 27, 1995 , Closed: Jul 28, 1995
SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA94031
Opened: Aug 30, 1994 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94037
Opened: Apr 26, 1994 , Closed: Aug 30, 1994
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA93031
Opened: Dec 15, 1993 , Closed: Jun 17, 1994
SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE93080
Opened: Sep 22, 1993 , Closed: Dec 15, 1993
SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE93051
Opened: May 18, 1993 , Closed: Aug 19, 1993
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE92075
Opened: Sep 9, 1992 , Closed: Jan 29, 1993
EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA92014
Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1993
FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
PE92016
Opened: Feb 5, 1992 , Closed: May 22, 1992
FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
PE88058
Opened: Jun 1, 1988 , Closed: Oct 21, 1988
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
JEEP WRANGLER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JEEP WRANGLER across all model years (1986, 2026).
281
Total Recalls
22,681
Total Complaints
27
Investigations
894
Reported Crashes
696
Reported Fires
41
Reported Deaths
JEEP WRANGLER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2025 | 4 | 110 | View |
| 2024 | 11 | 1,377 | View |
| 2023 | 14 | 575 | View |
| 2022 | 15 | 633 | View |
| 2021 | 15 | 1,490 | View |
| 2020 | 12 | 777 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 1,070 | View |
| 2018 | 14 | 2,612 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 412 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 641 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 668 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 849 | View |
| 2013 | 7 | 1,042 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 1,283 | View |
| 2011 | 11 | 677 | View |
| 2010 | 11 | 904 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 495 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 1,253 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 792 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 852 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 756 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 281 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 130 | View |
| 2002 | 6 | 139 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 235 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 311 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 262 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 401 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 7 | 548 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 259 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 184 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 134 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 100 | View |
| 1991 | 8 | 100 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 105 | View |
| 1989 | 7 | 86 | View |
| 1988 | 6 | 55 | View |
| 1987 | 8 | 51 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | View |